Author: Dina Greenberg
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781639446254
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
War sears its imprint on the human spirit in infinite ways. After her family is murdered and her body ravaged by Serbian soldiers, Nermina Beganovic's only chance of survival is to flee her Bosnian homeland during the Balkan War, circa 1992. Nermina's Chance by Dina Greenberg reimagines the essence of family and plumbs the depths of a mother's ardent connection to her daughter.
Nermina's Chance
Author: Dina Greenberg
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781639446254
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
War sears its imprint on the human spirit in infinite ways. After her family is murdered and her body ravaged by Serbian soldiers, Nermina Beganovic's only chance of survival is to flee her Bosnian homeland during the Balkan War, circa 1992. Nermina's Chance by Dina Greenberg reimagines the essence of family and plumbs the depths of a mother's ardent connection to her daughter.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781639446254
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
War sears its imprint on the human spirit in infinite ways. After her family is murdered and her body ravaged by Serbian soldiers, Nermina Beganovic's only chance of survival is to flee her Bosnian homeland during the Balkan War, circa 1992. Nermina's Chance by Dina Greenberg reimagines the essence of family and plumbs the depths of a mother's ardent connection to her daughter.
An UnCommon Theory of School Change
Author: Kevin Fahey
Publisher: Teachers College Press
ISBN: 0807761249
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
"This is a book for activists and educators who not only think schools need to be improved but are also fiercely committed to their reinvention and hopeful that it can be achieved"--
Publisher: Teachers College Press
ISBN: 0807761249
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
"This is a book for activists and educators who not only think schools need to be improved but are also fiercely committed to their reinvention and hopeful that it can be achieved"--
Mona At Sea
Author: Elizabeth Gonzalez James
Publisher: Santa Fe Writers Project
ISBN: 1951631021
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
BUZZFEED'S "BEST BOOKS OF JUNE" FROLIC'S "UNDER THE RADAR" SELECTED JUNE READS Mona is a Millennial perfectionist who fails upwards in the midst of the 2008 economic crisis. Despite her potential, and her top-of-her-class college degree, Mona finds herself unemployed, living with her parents, and adrift in life and love. Mona's the sort who says exactly the right thing at absolutely the wrong moments, seeing the world through a cynic's eyes. In the financial and social malaise of the early 2000s, Mona walks a knife's edge as she faces down unemployment, underemployment, the complexities of adult relationships, and the downward spiral of her parents' shattering marriage. The more Mona craves perfection and order, the more she is forced to see that it is never attainable. Mona's journey asks the question: When we find what gives our life meaning, will we be ready for it?
Publisher: Santa Fe Writers Project
ISBN: 1951631021
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
BUZZFEED'S "BEST BOOKS OF JUNE" FROLIC'S "UNDER THE RADAR" SELECTED JUNE READS Mona is a Millennial perfectionist who fails upwards in the midst of the 2008 economic crisis. Despite her potential, and her top-of-her-class college degree, Mona finds herself unemployed, living with her parents, and adrift in life and love. Mona's the sort who says exactly the right thing at absolutely the wrong moments, seeing the world through a cynic's eyes. In the financial and social malaise of the early 2000s, Mona walks a knife's edge as she faces down unemployment, underemployment, the complexities of adult relationships, and the downward spiral of her parents' shattering marriage. The more Mona craves perfection and order, the more she is forced to see that it is never attainable. Mona's journey asks the question: When we find what gives our life meaning, will we be ready for it?
Leaving Coy's Hill
Author: Katherine A. Sherbrooke
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1643137174
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
** A Massachusetts Book Award "Fiction Honor" ** An unforgettable story about the triumphs and travails of a woman unwilling to play by the rules, based on the the remarkable life of pioneering feminist and abolitionist Lucy Stone. Born on a farm in 1818, Lucy Stone dreamt of extraordinary things for a girl of her time, like continuing her education beyond the eighth grade and working for the abolitionist cause, and of ordinary things, such as raising a family of her own. But when she learns that the Constitution affords no rights to married women, she declares that she will never marry and dedicates her life to fighting for change. At a time when it is considered promiscuous for women to speak in public, Lucy risks everything for the anti-slavery movement, her powerful oratory mesmerizing even her most ardent detractors as she rapidly becomes a household name. And when she begins to lecture on the “woman question,” she inspires a young Susan B. Anthony to join the movement. But life as a crusader is a lonely one. When Henry Blackwell, a dashing and forward-thinking man, proposes a marriage of equals, Lucy must reconcile her desire for love and children with her public persona and the legal perils of marriage she has long railed against. And when a wrenching controversy pits Stone and Anthony against each other, Lucy makes a decision that will impact her legacy forever. Based on true events, Leaving Coy’s Hill is a timeless story of women’s quest for personal and professional fulfillment within society’s stubborn constraints. And as an abolitionist and women’s rights activist fighting for the future of a deeply divided country, Lucy Stone’s quest to live a life on her own terms is as relevant as ever. In this “propulsive,” “astonishing,” and “powerful” story, Katherine Sherbrooke brings to life a true American heroine for a new generation.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1643137174
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
** A Massachusetts Book Award "Fiction Honor" ** An unforgettable story about the triumphs and travails of a woman unwilling to play by the rules, based on the the remarkable life of pioneering feminist and abolitionist Lucy Stone. Born on a farm in 1818, Lucy Stone dreamt of extraordinary things for a girl of her time, like continuing her education beyond the eighth grade and working for the abolitionist cause, and of ordinary things, such as raising a family of her own. But when she learns that the Constitution affords no rights to married women, she declares that she will never marry and dedicates her life to fighting for change. At a time when it is considered promiscuous for women to speak in public, Lucy risks everything for the anti-slavery movement, her powerful oratory mesmerizing even her most ardent detractors as she rapidly becomes a household name. And when she begins to lecture on the “woman question,” she inspires a young Susan B. Anthony to join the movement. But life as a crusader is a lonely one. When Henry Blackwell, a dashing and forward-thinking man, proposes a marriage of equals, Lucy must reconcile her desire for love and children with her public persona and the legal perils of marriage she has long railed against. And when a wrenching controversy pits Stone and Anthony against each other, Lucy makes a decision that will impact her legacy forever. Based on true events, Leaving Coy’s Hill is a timeless story of women’s quest for personal and professional fulfillment within society’s stubborn constraints. And as an abolitionist and women’s rights activist fighting for the future of a deeply divided country, Lucy Stone’s quest to live a life on her own terms is as relevant as ever. In this “propulsive,” “astonishing,” and “powerful” story, Katherine Sherbrooke brings to life a true American heroine for a new generation.
Universities in Change
Author: Andreas Altmann
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461445906
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
Universities find themselves in dynamic change. They are confronted with growing expectations from their stakeholders, increasing international competition, and new technological challenges. Featuring insights and in-depth case studies from leading researchers and university decision makers from around the world, this book argues that institutions of higher education, in order to be successful, have to actively reflect on circumstances, visions, and strategies to master the future. Drawing from their experiences across a diverse array of institutions in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, the authors explore the pressures on today’s universities and the opportunities for excelling in the contest for resources. They discuss operational issues, such as strategic management, IT governance, leadership development, and entrepreneurial culture, and broader concerns, such as the roles and responsibilities of universities in promoting technology transfer and economic and social development. The result is a resource that not only reveals and analyzes universities from an organizational perspective, but presents best practice models and concrete inspiration for management and policymaking.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461445906
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
Universities find themselves in dynamic change. They are confronted with growing expectations from their stakeholders, increasing international competition, and new technological challenges. Featuring insights and in-depth case studies from leading researchers and university decision makers from around the world, this book argues that institutions of higher education, in order to be successful, have to actively reflect on circumstances, visions, and strategies to master the future. Drawing from their experiences across a diverse array of institutions in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, the authors explore the pressures on today’s universities and the opportunities for excelling in the contest for resources. They discuss operational issues, such as strategic management, IT governance, leadership development, and entrepreneurial culture, and broader concerns, such as the roles and responsibilities of universities in promoting technology transfer and economic and social development. The result is a resource that not only reveals and analyzes universities from an organizational perspective, but presents best practice models and concrete inspiration for management and policymaking.
Once Two Sisters
Author: Sarah Warburton
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books
ISBN: 1643855263
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Perfect for fans of Alafair Burke and Megan Collins, Sarah Warburton's debut novel that explores the dangerous bond between sisters. When her sister goes missing, Zoe assumes it's just another one of her estranged sibling's stunts--but the danger is all too real. Zoe Hallett and her sister, Ava, are the precocious offspring of two pioneering scientists, but the sisters have been estranged for years. When Zoe reads a news story about Ava's mysterious disappearance, she assumes it's just another of her sister's twisted fictions, designed to blame Zoe and destroy the peaceful life she's created with her husband and beautiful stepdaughter in Houston. But Zoe's email is hacked to send threatening messages to Ava--and a more sinister picture begins to emerge. Zoe returns to her home state of Virginia to prove her innocence to the authorities, to her parents, and to Glenn, her ex-boyfriend and current brother-in-law. For the first time, Zoe begins to believe Ava is in grave danger, and when Glenn catches her searching for clues in Ava's home, she looks guiltier than ever--but maybe Glenn is not all he seems. The clues Zoe finds point to a bizarre link between Ava's disappearance and her mother's "research". Is there a secret someone is trying to protect? And would someone be willing to kill to protect it? As her sister's life hangs in the balance, Zoe draws on hidden reserves of strength and hope to save the sister she never thought she loved.
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books
ISBN: 1643855263
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Perfect for fans of Alafair Burke and Megan Collins, Sarah Warburton's debut novel that explores the dangerous bond between sisters. When her sister goes missing, Zoe assumes it's just another one of her estranged sibling's stunts--but the danger is all too real. Zoe Hallett and her sister, Ava, are the precocious offspring of two pioneering scientists, but the sisters have been estranged for years. When Zoe reads a news story about Ava's mysterious disappearance, she assumes it's just another of her sister's twisted fictions, designed to blame Zoe and destroy the peaceful life she's created with her husband and beautiful stepdaughter in Houston. But Zoe's email is hacked to send threatening messages to Ava--and a more sinister picture begins to emerge. Zoe returns to her home state of Virginia to prove her innocence to the authorities, to her parents, and to Glenn, her ex-boyfriend and current brother-in-law. For the first time, Zoe begins to believe Ava is in grave danger, and when Glenn catches her searching for clues in Ava's home, she looks guiltier than ever--but maybe Glenn is not all he seems. The clues Zoe finds point to a bizarre link between Ava's disappearance and her mother's "research". Is there a secret someone is trying to protect? And would someone be willing to kill to protect it? As her sister's life hangs in the balance, Zoe draws on hidden reserves of strength and hope to save the sister she never thought she loved.
The Prisoner of the Castle of Enlightenment
Author: Therese Doucet
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781941072622
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Violaine, a devotee of books and learning, finds herself sold by her father to a mysterious nobleman to become his companion. Fearing herself at the mercy of a monster, Violaine instead succumbs to the seductive spell of her magical new home, and the love of a man she has never seen, who comes to her only in the darkness of night.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781941072622
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Violaine, a devotee of books and learning, finds herself sold by her father to a mysterious nobleman to become his companion. Fearing herself at the mercy of a monster, Violaine instead succumbs to the seductive spell of her magical new home, and the love of a man she has never seen, who comes to her only in the darkness of night.
Disabled Children in a Society at War
Author: Rachel Hastie
Publisher: Oxfam
ISBN: 9780855983734
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
This book looks at the themes of development in conflict, disability in conflict and the social model of disability in a post-communist society in detail.
Publisher: Oxfam
ISBN: 9780855983734
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
This book looks at the themes of development in conflict, disability in conflict and the social model of disability in a post-communist society in detail.
JBoss in Action
Author: Javid Jamae
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1638354537
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 841
Book Description
JBoss in Action is the first book to focus on teaching readers in detail how to use the JBoss application server. Unlike other titles about JBoss, the authors of JBoss in Action go deeper into the advanced features and configuration of the server. In particular, it focuses on enterprise-class topics, such as high availability, security, and performance. This book walks readers through the JBoss 5 Application Server from installation to configuration to production development. It shows how to configure the server's various component containers such as the JBoss Web Server, the EJB 3 server, and JBoss Messaging. It also provides detailed insight into configuring the various component services such as security, performance, and clustering. Beyond coverage of the core application server, the book also teaches how to use some of the "hot" technologies that run on top of the application server, such as Jboss Seam and JBoss Portal. Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book. The authors, both seasoned professional experts at developing and administering JBoss, provide meaningful explanations and background on many topics which they tie in with their own practical, real-world advice from their collective experience. These uniquely comprehensive explanations and the wide coverage provided in this book surpass any other content currently available in any other book, article, or documentation on the subject.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1638354537
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 841
Book Description
JBoss in Action is the first book to focus on teaching readers in detail how to use the JBoss application server. Unlike other titles about JBoss, the authors of JBoss in Action go deeper into the advanced features and configuration of the server. In particular, it focuses on enterprise-class topics, such as high availability, security, and performance. This book walks readers through the JBoss 5 Application Server from installation to configuration to production development. It shows how to configure the server's various component containers such as the JBoss Web Server, the EJB 3 server, and JBoss Messaging. It also provides detailed insight into configuring the various component services such as security, performance, and clustering. Beyond coverage of the core application server, the book also teaches how to use some of the "hot" technologies that run on top of the application server, such as Jboss Seam and JBoss Portal. Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book. The authors, both seasoned professional experts at developing and administering JBoss, provide meaningful explanations and background on many topics which they tie in with their own practical, real-world advice from their collective experience. These uniquely comprehensive explanations and the wide coverage provided in this book surpass any other content currently available in any other book, article, or documentation on the subject.
Waveland
Author: Osel Jessica Plante
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781625578358
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
Poetry. "The word 'lush' doesn't even begin to describe these poems. And boy, do we need lushness, especially these days. The world empties us out, and only poetry can fill us up again. In one poem, the speaker lies on a bench in a park and when a groundskeeper, mistaking her for a homeless person, asks her if there's something she needs, she says yes, yes, I need everything. Are you hungry, reader? Open this book, then. A feast awaits."--David Kirby "There is a buoyant and inviting quality in Ösel Jessica Plante's debut collection WAVELAND that keeps me reading in riveted fashion these wise poems of a younger poet. There exists humor here and contemplation of human relationships in their complicated and various landscapes of place and time. Most of all Plante's WAVELAND embodies a spirit that transforms experience into something stunning and deeply moving."--Stuart Dischell "In her debut collection of poems, WAVELAND, Ösel Jessica Plante reminds us of how the world insists on making us targets of its desire: it woos us with its beauty and then departs, leaving us no choice but to keep loving it with language. Here, every poem is profound in its linguistic imagination, every poem a flash of lightning illuminating the shadow of what we are missing: a marriage, a daughter, a lost fire. What we truly find after reading these poems is the joy of aching for what we think our lives should have been: 'Let my mouth / move against your emptiness until you utter back to me / the sounds I most want to hear.' Read these poems, for they'll fill you with music you'll want to hear over and over again."--Octavio Quintanilla
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781625578358
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
Poetry. "The word 'lush' doesn't even begin to describe these poems. And boy, do we need lushness, especially these days. The world empties us out, and only poetry can fill us up again. In one poem, the speaker lies on a bench in a park and when a groundskeeper, mistaking her for a homeless person, asks her if there's something she needs, she says yes, yes, I need everything. Are you hungry, reader? Open this book, then. A feast awaits."--David Kirby "There is a buoyant and inviting quality in Ösel Jessica Plante's debut collection WAVELAND that keeps me reading in riveted fashion these wise poems of a younger poet. There exists humor here and contemplation of human relationships in their complicated and various landscapes of place and time. Most of all Plante's WAVELAND embodies a spirit that transforms experience into something stunning and deeply moving."--Stuart Dischell "In her debut collection of poems, WAVELAND, Ösel Jessica Plante reminds us of how the world insists on making us targets of its desire: it woos us with its beauty and then departs, leaving us no choice but to keep loving it with language. Here, every poem is profound in its linguistic imagination, every poem a flash of lightning illuminating the shadow of what we are missing: a marriage, a daughter, a lost fire. What we truly find after reading these poems is the joy of aching for what we think our lives should have been: 'Let my mouth / move against your emptiness until you utter back to me / the sounds I most want to hear.' Read these poems, for they'll fill you with music you'll want to hear over and over again."--Octavio Quintanilla